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Deep Creek Lake in Western Maryland is a vacation mecca for those seeking mountains, rivers and lakes instead of city or beach vacations. Deep Creek Lake offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, fishing, mountain trail hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing or simply relaxing by a fire with a good book. For those who want to travel with a four-footed friend, hundreds of cabins are available year-round in this scenic part of America.

Railey Mountain Lake Vacations

Railey Mountain Lake Vacations is a vacation rental broker with about 200 properties that allow dogs only for a fee in most of the cabins and chalets. Aside from dog-friendly areas, canine events take place throughout the year. One such event is K9 Tunes and Brews at Wisp Resort, which kicks off the summer season at Deep Creek Lake and features live entertainment for the whole family. Cabins rented through Railey Mountain Lake Vacations carry a fee for dogs of $45 for four nights or less and $12 for each additional night per dog up to two dogs, as of publication date. Vacationers receive doggy gift bags containing treats, pick-up bags and vacation ID Tags.

Deep Creek Lake State Park

Deep Creek Lake State Park (dnr.state.md) offers pet-friendly camping and cabins on over a mile of shoreline on Maryland's deepest man-made lake. Camping facilities and cabins are available on a first-come, first-served basis from late spring through summer. Cabins and yurts -- circular tents with floor and furniture -- offer electricity and some have fireplaces. Dogs are allowed in all the camp areas with the exception of the sandy portions of swimming beaches and certain communal areas.

Taylor Made Deep Creek Rentals

Taylor Made Deep Creek Rentals (deepcreekvacations.com) features over 100 properties that allow pets. From the tiny two-bedroom Harmony Retreat to the five-bedroom Misty Creek, there is a property for every budget. These mountain escapes offer a variety of amenities including hot tubs, boat slips, wood or gas fireplaces, free Internet access and swimming pools. Misty Creek, for example, offers a lake view, front porch and a babbling brook. The more intimate Harmony Retreat is a small cottage that sleeps six and offers a private dock. These properties are ideal for dogs as they have trails, lakeside swimming and docks, and are private enough to allow well-behaved dogs to be off-leash when appropriate.

Vacation Rentals by Owner

Vacation Rentals by Owner (vrbo.com) offers a variety of pet-friendly cabins that are individually owned. Some of the owners charge a fee, others don't. Some restrict the size or weight of the dog, while others will consent to allowing pets on a case-by-case basis. Most of these rental properties offer lake views, hot tubs, fireplaces and boat slips.

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Michelle A. Rivera is the author of many books and articles. She attended the University of Missouri Animal Cruelty School and is certified with the Florida Animal Control Association. She is the executive director of her own nonprofit, Animals 101, Inc. Rivera is an animal-assisted therapist, humane educator, former shelter manager, rescue volunteer coordinator, dog trainer and veterinary technician.

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